Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor

GRANBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SOCIAL WORKER/ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION Position:Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor Job Goal: To help students resolve personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with their adjustment to school and their capacity to enjoy the full benefits of the education offered to them. Supervision:Reports to the Building Principals and the Director of Pupil Services. Education, Work Experience, and Licensure: Required: Master’s degree in Social Work Department of Education License in School Social Work/School Adjustment Counseling. MA DESE Certified Acceptable C.O.R.I. and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent Valid driver's license. Preferred: Experience working with school age children (K-12) in a school setting. Experience with substance counseling Competency in use of current related educational technology. Performance Responsibilities: - Conducts individual and/or small group counseling. - Meets with students and families to address social and emotional issues that impact the educational process. - Assists in the development of special programs for students who are experiencing difficulty with substance abuse. - Maintains relationships with the community, mental health clinics, special schools and other resources offering therapeutic services. - Maintains case notes on students referred for counseling. - Assists parents/guardians with the referral process for social services. - Assists with and/or facilitates programs/workshops for parents and faculty regarding child and adolescent development. - Consults regularly with staff regarding student-related issues. - Makes home visits as needed. - May work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of students and their families - Attends Health Advisory Committee meetings. - Participates in the development of the Safe and Drug Free Grant. - Writes and monitors 504 Student Accommodation Plans as assigned. - Conducts behavioral assessments, develops behavior intervention plans and communicates them to staff and parents as assigned. - Teaches classes to students on such subjects as self-esteem and interpersonal relationships as assigned by the administration. - Attends and contributes to building- based team meetings as assigned. - Advises the faculty and administration on matters within scope of expertise. - Serves as a member of the building crisis team. - Engages in ongoing professional development activities to continuously enhance level of professional skill. - Complies with district, state and federal policies and regulations. - Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A). - Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy. - Confers with parents about academic and social issues related to the student as needed. - Other duties may be assigned by Administration.